Moscow Ballet announces open auditions on Fri, Oct 4 at 6 p.m. for dancers, ages 7-16 years. Auditions will be held at Los Gatos High School, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA 95030. Moscow BalletÕs ÒDance with UsÓ Audition Director Natalia MiroshnykÊwill be present to select 60 dancers to perform as Party Children, Mice, Snowflakes, Angels, and many more roles in the Great Russian Nutcracker on December 14 at 3 p.m. at the Flint Center in Cupertino.

Applicants must have at least one year of ballet training, dress in dance attire and may bring Pointe shoes. The experience of working and performing with professional ballerinas may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring dancers. Former Somerville NJ Gotta Dance student Hillary-Marie Michael, now director of Jersey Tap Fest, says, ÒFrom start to finish É it is an excellent way for dancers to understand both the discipline and fun involved in a professional ballet production.Ó